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George E. Robeson, 82 of Oregon, Ohio passed away Friday, December 5, 2014, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo. George was born in Toledo on March 22, 1932, to Ray and Evelyn (McNair) Robeson. He was a United States National Guard Veteran serving from 1952-1953. George, also known as Robo Cop to many, began his law enforcement career in 1957 with the Lucas County Sheriff Department, when he became a Deputy Sheriff. From 1969 until his retirement in 1981 was a Police Officer for the Oregon Police Department. He was also on the Oregon Volunteer Fire Department. George was a current member of Hope Community Church of the Nazarene and a past 50 year member of the First Baptist Church of Oregon. After his retirement, George became actively involved with the Oregon Senior Center serving as a board member and past president. He was also past vice president of the Toledo Police Retirement Association. George enjoyed spending his winters along with his wife in Bonita Springs, Florida where they were active involving themselves with many groups.
Surviving are his children, Kathy, Edward and Doreen Robeson; grandchildren, Nicole (Ken) Fouty, Barbie (Andrew) Shepherd, Joseph Robeson; great-grandchildren, Kenneth, Edward, Anderson, Bethannie Fouty, Lucy and Evan Shepherd, Marlee and Annabelle Robeson; siblings, Gladys Jennings, Blanche Murray, Don Robeson. George was preceded in death by his parents; wife, L. Ruth Robeson; brother, Harold Robeson.
Visitation will be held at Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon, Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road, Oregon on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 12 noon-8 p.m. His funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in Hope Community Church of the Nazarene, 5650 Starr Ext., Oregon where the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park. Contributions may be directed to Hope Community Church of the Nazarene.
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Ray Walendzak
December 12, 2014
Robeson Children- Please accept my condolences on the passing of George. He was very community involved and a real supporter of Oregon. I considered him a good friend and was glad to see him a couple of funerals resently. Rest in peace brother George.
Leah Herrera
December 11, 2014
I haven't seen George in a while, but I know the Robeson's had a part in raising me, my brother and cousins in church. I appreciate the mentors they were and know the blessing they were to many. Praying for strength for you all. - Leah Herrera
Shawn McDougle-Yapragigur
December 9, 2014
What a great man. He was the kind of police officer that made kids want to be a police officer. You will be missed. Prayers and kind thought to his lovely family.
Debra Hicks Barnett
December 9, 2014
George always smiling ...your family are in my thoughts and prayers
December 9, 2014
Too many fond and fun memories to list here. George was loved and respected by many. God bless you all. Diane Adams
Lucille Davis Keyes
December 9, 2014
Robeson Family, I am sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Kim Powers/Ray
December 8, 2014
One fine policeman, Rest in Peace remember you from back in the days you use to visit Perkins Pancake house with other officers.
Sending prayers and thoughts to your wife and family.
Truly a respectful man.
My deepest condolences...
Tina Bal
December 8, 2014
Robeson Family, Your father was a man of outstanding character. He was outstanding man. I will keep each and everyone of you in my thoughts and prayer.
Love to you all, Tina
Elaine Gladieux
December 8, 2014
Sorry to read of George's passing. I'll always remember him calling Bingo at the senior center. Sympathy to all the family.
Susie Pawelko
December 7, 2014
I will miss my Uncle George...he kept us laughing..but now he is smiling in heaven.
December 7, 2014
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Melvin & Lu Hall
Candy & Greg Hughes/Sendelbach
December 7, 2014
Kathy, your dad will be missed by many but he is with the love of his life and they can travel together again with the blessings of the Lord. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken Prottengeier
December 7, 2014
#1Cop
Dan Mock Sr
December 7, 2014
you will be missed Uncle George always the life of the party will be seeing you in heaven
ed labounty
December 7, 2014
ill always rember george as a friendly honest good person always had the time to spend a minute to say hello and how are you to me i being one of many from the bayshore oregon area condolences to the family
Sherry Van Camp
December 7, 2014
Officer Robeson gave me my first ticket on Navarre near Coy for speeding. I was young and cute and throught maybe I'd talk him out of it. My excuse was that I had washed the car and was air drying it. He laughed but still gave me the ticket. Please accept my condolences on his passing.
Susan Wood
December 7, 2014
Ed and family, I'm sorry for your loss.
Sue (Hardin) Wood
D & C Hanely
December 7, 2014
Prayers to all he will be missed by many but no more pain or suffering and he is enjoying his time now with Ruth.
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